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The return from flexion refers to the movement in a joint that brings two body parts closer together. It is the opposite of extension, which moves the body parts farther apart. Flexion typically involves a decrease in the angle between the two body parts at the joint.
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What is the possible movement at the elbow joint?
flexion and extension
Where does flexion of the arm occur?
Flexion of the arm occurs at the elbow joint, where the forearm moves closer to the upper arm.
What is The joint that permits only flexion and extension?
Which type of diathrotic joint permits flexion and extension only?
Joints involved in flexion of the knee?
The main joint involved in flexion of the knee is the hinge joint formed by the femur and tibia. Additionally, the patellofemoral joint between the patella and femur also plays a role in knee flexion by aiding in the smooth movement of the patella during flexion.
When muscle contracts it is?
Flexion
What does the bachioradialis muscle do?
It does flexion of the elbow, in neutral, and also does pronation and supination, in order to return the arm to neutral
What movement of the shoulder occur when the pectoralis major contract eccentrically?
When the pectoralis major contracts eccentrically, it undergoes controlled lengthening. This action can assist in shoulder extension, as well as contribute to shoulder adduction from an abducted position.
Is kicking a football flexion or extension?
It is Flexion and Extension
What is trunk flexion?
list movements for trunk flexion
What is an example of pointing the toes?
An example of pointing the toes would be extending the feet so that the toes are stretched out and the top of the foot is reaching away from the body. This is a common movement in activities such as ballet, yoga, and gymnastics.
Where does plantar flexion occur?
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
What is the function for the Gastonemius muscles?
plantar flexion and knee flexion
What typed of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extensions knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What types of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extension knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What is movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joint?
This movement is called flexion. It reduces the angle between the bones at a joint, typically involving the bending of the knee or elbow.
What is the definition of flexion?
Flexion (noun) = the action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint. "flexion of the fingers"
What are the actions of the bicep?
Elbow flexion, shoulder flexion and supination of the forearm.
